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As for Summers vs Redman...I think it really boils down to what you are looking for.....Redman is the better runner....but if I am looking for another FB or ST guy then Summers is the better fit.....if I am looking for a NT doesn't matter how well you run the ball.....Do I want a 4th HB....or a 2nd FB? I think that is what will decide that roster spot.

Really tough cut down. That Grisham kid might have done his Practice Squad chances some good too. Our PS, if we can convince the guys we have in camp who are eligible to sign to it, should be pretty strong too. I agree Shipley is bound for the Practice Squad but next year when Hartwig is a possible free agent he's going to have a chance to impress if he wants to stick around. He's looked pretty good to me, despite his limitations in arm length, and in some years (last year perhaps?) he'd have made the roster but whilst we may not have the best starting OL in the league (ahem, some way off of that!) our depth is not looking too far off what we have as starters. Shipley is probably our 11th OL at the moment with Capizzi at 10 and I think we'll only carry 9. Tough on them.

Keevin, very close. Although I would say Carter is definitely on this team and the last spot is between Mundy & Madison. Keenan Lewis, Wallace and/or Burnett would have to be able to handle punt coverage to cut Madison.

The block by Logan was completely missed by Pompiani and Nelson (no big surprise) but that was also the most impressive part of Logans night for me. That and the way he finished his 2nd run. That guy came to earn a spot and he did everything he needed to do.

I expect the Steelers to have at least a 10-15 yard advantage in starting field position vs. last year with Logan and and their opponents to have a 10-15 yards disadvantage on punt exchanges with Sepulvida.

You guys aren't stupid. You know that is HUGE in the NFL and with this team... lookout.

Ratliff makes it... He is a quality player that can play special teams and become a starter if necessary. More versatility than Madison. If he doesn't make it, he's gauranteed to be scooped up by someone else. I here Indy is hoping they get him back.

Summers was asked to show he could block last night and he did. Plus he got a nice 4 yd run on 3rd and 1. Redman got stuffed on his one 3rd and short chance.

I don't think Burnett did enough to make the 53 man squad. He'll be on the PS. I think Tomlin will like the idea of young vet like Ratliff who can play both CB and S.

I could see only 2 TEs on the roster instead of 3. Tony Hills, if he's dressed on game days, was a TE and he could be used when BA wanted to send out 3 TEs. Ideally, though, I'd love to see Spaeth traded for a 2010 draft choice.

Eason is a lock to make the team. He played very well last year and seems to be continuing that so far this year. Plus he and Hood are the only DL under 32.

As for OL, I heard that NE is so desperate they've brought in Kendell Simmons for a work out.

Summers as a lead blocking FB is a joke. I was at the game and watched him closely and he whiffed on I know three lead blocks. Thinking I might have missed something they replayed the plays like three times on the screens and Yep...he whiffed on them. Redman made the Squad, just wait till 4pm. Logan is FAST and Quick. Burnett is likely PS. R. Lewis and Mundy both made their case for the safety spot. Hard choices are gonna have to be made.Cajun-